Hilltop Animal Hospital

Yes, they can be expensive… as is my own doctor. Whenever possible, I choose Healthcare based on quality and ‘bedside’ manner… both of which are excellent here. THIS is where I come when the chips are down. I know they will provide loving care, be honest with diagnosis and most importantly, prognosis. They are always my first stop if a beloved pet gets sick… and have been the final resting place for those I have lost. I truly trust them.
I brought my cat, Figaro, here at the age of 16. They saved his life and sent me on to secondary care for a thyroid tumor. Figaro lived to be joyful, fierce 21+ years old thanks to their thoroughly executed exams, tests, and aftercare for diabetes. rather than dismiss him as a ‘sick, old animal’. If they can’t help you… they know exactly who can. Always willing to work with other vets; never offended if you need/​want to balance care out with a clinic or online meds. I love that they have a separate waiting room for cats and dogs. Keeps both my Pitbull’s AND my own anxiety way down. Whew!
They aren’t a fancy, high-​end facility, but they have heart and truly take their time with you. Mary E.‘s review hit the nail on the head.
My pets love the vet and staff and my furry family maintains the best in health thanks to these lovely ladies. Check their website for specials! Perhaps sometimes I do spend a little more, but I have happy, healthy pets thanks to Dr. Carney and staff and I know when I leave here, both my pets and myself can rest easy. That, folks, is priceless.

Can’t say enough about the Doctor at the clinic and her staff fantastic. I had a very sick dog and between the doctor and her technician’s my dog is back to normal. The care and support the give to there clients is above and beyond. Can’t say enough good things up the great work Mary P 07-​30-​2012

Hilltop is a great animal hospital – they’re small, so they don’t have all the high-​end diagnostic equipment some larger hospitals have. But they have smart, caring people who make a real effort to get to know your pet and treat him appropriately.
Compared to other AH’s in the area, Hilltop is on the inexpensive side. Also, they have separate waiting rooms for cats and dogs, which really reduces stress and the potential for unpleasant encounters. Another point in its favor is that the DVM’s at Hilltop are not afraid to refer pets to another hospital that DOES have specialists on staff. They don’t just say, «Oh sure, we can do that!» if they are unfamiliar with the condition or if the pet needs advanced care.
We have been bringing our pets to Hilltop since Dr. Hurley owned the practice decades ago. We have also boarded our dogs there on occasion. We’ve never been unhappy with the experience. When people in the nieghborhood ask for a vet recommendation, Hilltop is the first place I suggest.

I don’t know what Hilltop these other reviewers were writing about, but it can’t be the Hilltop I know. I have brought my pets here since grammar school (that was in the ‘60s), and wouldn’t dream of going anywhere else. Even though ownership has changed a few times since then, Hilltop just keeps getting better. I don’t know of any situation where an unnecessary treatment was recommended, or an unreasonable price charged. Hilltop, then and now, has always taken great care of my pets, and I expect that to continue.

Extremely expensive. They recommend that you pay for things that may not be needed. I have brought various puppies here for them to get their first shots but Hilltop always states that before they get shots, they need other things first or in addition to the shots. Be prepared to spend at least 125.00 each time you visit.

I agree with the first reviewer on how expensive this place is. Treatment was dubious too. They treated my cat’s congestion with an expensive teeth cleaning. She wouldn’t eat when she got home so I took her back. They kept her on an IV for 3 days suggesting expensive tests. I declined, brought her home, and hand fed her soft food til she started eating again. She’s fine.

Really expensive, and they sent my puppy home with parvo. Now that I know what symptoms to look for, they REALLY should have tested her for it. Of course, if they made the diagnosis early, they wouldn’t have been able to charge me for all of the extra stuff… I will NOT be going back here.